Excellent video, I am definitely going to have to try this. I would also recommend spraying it with some self etching primer then rustoleum rattle can truck bed liner for rust protection and to keep the noise down when rocks start hitting it.
Thanks for your easy to follow videos having good video and audio production qualities. I really liked your D.I.Y. skid plate and will attempt to do that to my Ford Escape. Cardboard mock-up prototyping is a good engineering/design method. I used it to have a metal fabrication shop make floor pans when not available off-the-shelf.
@@michaelzaccharypatayon2767 I own a 2010 Escape and haven't started that project yet. I was first looking for something already fabricated to buy. If you've looked too then you'll be lucky and can point me in that direction. Otherwise, I'm going to go about it like Full Tilt Drift did... get apiece of cardboard, a crayon, a box cutter and go at it to make a template. Take the template to a local metal fabricator shop and see what they can do since I don't have a break-press to make the bends I'd like. When and if I can get to it, I'll post back here. Stay tuned.
Looks awesome, I think I'm going to do the same for my GFs forester. 1 thing though, at work they tell us NOT to wear gloves while using a grinder or any rotary tool at that. They say it risks catching the glove and pulling your hand into the tool.
This tutorial is actually good man. I have a stock undergaurd on my 1990 corolla I can just used that as a template the hard part is its divided into two because of the exhaust manifold
Nice! I need to make one for my not super off-road capable vehicle when I go beach cruising. It tends to bottom out alot and the oil pan hangs low. A skid plate would divert the sand a good bit.
Im also planning on creating a skid plate from scratch.. totally clueless.. definitely this video helped a lot.. question though... in general, can u share a list of the spots we need to cover when customizing a skid plate, the spots where you can screw the plates and lastly, the areas where you need to bend (upward or downward)... thanks in advance
Sump guard( skid plate) /bolted to Intercooler? Not sure that works on any level. Why not bend it in front of Intercooler, bolt the guard to chassis protects everything a sump guard should do ( If its 8mm or over ) on the rally car we use 10mm, just don't go rallying on a forest stage it would be as much use as an ejector seat in a helicopter. nice job though, respect.
Thanks Steve 👍 The intercooler unfortunately hung lower than the core support on my s14, and I wanted to make sure I was protecting the bottom of the intercooler as well. No arguments that the intercooler is not the best place to bolt it on, but luckily my intercooler mount was solid, and the cooler itself is a beefy one. I didn't have any problems, but I wasnt doing any major damage to my skid plate either. Mostly rocks, dirt, and track debris bouncing off of it.
@@fulltiltdrift I hear you buddy, I'm doing the same thing with 5mm aluminium plate, I'll need Arnold Swartshisname, round to bend the sump guard ha ha. I'm a co-driver in the Belgium rally championship, we have a good sump guard on the Evo, but I have seen that tuff plastic material on some cars because it's tarmac ( asphalt) and they are brilliant, tuff and light, take a good pounding when you go off into the scenery, and still hold up. Keep up the good work👍
I didn't go too thick because I know I won't be deflecting tree stumps or boulders. So mine is probably 1.5-2mm thick. I'd recommend probably twice that if you plan on really needing the protection for a hard rally. Just my .02c
@@fulltiltdrift Probably still better than cracking one like I did on my Miata lol Motor Mount spacers are probably the best option if you’re slammed imo
Mine didnt need to be really sturdy, so I used 1/16" plate. Mostly to deflect small rocks and debris. For a shield that will really protect things, you want 1/8" or thicker.
+TheAnders48 the intercooler actually got a big dent in the bottom which prompted this skid plate. The intercooler is held pretty damn well in the top by a single hinge. so hopefully on a small impact it would move instead of dent or break. on a big impact the skid plate will have to bend about 2 inches upward before it would hit the intercooler. Just make sure there is a bit of room between your skid plate and vital components to allow for dent room.
Um not really unless it's for looks, rock bashers need to be much more stout and you do not want them to be anywhere close to your cooling system. Also much thicker aluminum or steel.
@@fulltiltdrift hey man if it works for you, keep on keeping on. Not sure if youve seen the diy angle iron breaks, but they work pretty well for the type of stuff you do and are cheap to make.
No hate, just saying there's a difference and sheet won't stop what boilerplate will. If you rally hard and sometimes grab air under all four wheels, that's why Tesla went to titanium plate for battery protection. Sheet steel just won't stop the hard stuff.
Dude "skid plate" is a term used loosely and requires more qualifiers if you're going to be a critic. If Full Tilt Drift said, "I'm making an off-road skid plate here" then you can make a helpful and detailed suggestion on how you made one. Did you make a RUclips video on how you made yours? Probably not... your off-road parts store had one to bolt on without cutting and drilling. Dude!
Stupid simple and stupid cheap. Perfect for what I’m doing with my Cavalier! Great video.
well done! Great way to bend the plate with the 2x4s! building a set for my truck right now. this will help!
What was the thickness of the metal used?
1/4 inch
that wheel diagram adjust said alot what another hasn't and purely though purely joyous to see it notwhat it once in location where it wouldn't
Excellent video, I am definitely going to have to try this. I would also recommend spraying it with some self etching primer then rustoleum rattle can truck bed liner for rust protection and to keep the noise down when rocks start hitting it.
Thanks for your easy to follow videos having good video and audio production qualities. I really liked your D.I.Y. skid plate and will attempt to do that to my Ford Escape. Cardboard mock-up prototyping is a good engineering/design method. I used it to have a metal fabrication shop make floor pans when not available off-the-shelf.
Hi greg i have a ford escape too.. what year model do you have? Would you mind sharing your skid plates dimensions?
@@michaelzaccharypatayon2767 I own a 2010 Escape and haven't started that project yet. I was first looking for something already fabricated to buy. If you've looked too then you'll be lucky and can point me in that direction. Otherwise, I'm going to go about it like Full Tilt Drift did... get apiece of cardboard, a crayon, a box cutter and go at it to make a template. Take the template to a local metal fabricator shop and see what they can do since I don't have a break-press to make the bends I'd like. When and if I can get to it, I'll post back here. Stay tuned.
Excellent video. I learned alot from this. Thank fam!!
Boiii, u look taallll af
You can just butt the bottom of the drill bit right to the end of the bolt and look at it from the side, no need to hold it next to it. Cheers.
Looks awesome, I think I'm going to do the same for my GFs forester. 1 thing though, at work they tell us NOT to wear gloves while using a grinder or any rotary tool at that. They say it risks catching the glove and pulling your hand into the tool.
This tutorial is actually good man. I have a stock undergaurd on my 1990 corolla I can just used that as a template the hard part is its divided into two because of the exhaust manifold
Rock on dude! Nice work.
Well done sir I respect this
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like your video very informative.
+Richard B Thannks man I appreciate it
Nice! I need to make one for my not super off-road capable vehicle when I go beach cruising. It tends to bottom out alot and the oil pan hangs low. A skid plate would divert the sand a good bit.
I know what I’m doing next weekend !great video btw
Thank you man and enjoy 👍
I'm gonna try to reuse old plates off a different truck. I'll get itcto work
glide slight no upset
You want to weld the cuts after u bend the metal and throw some long narrow vertical slats to make it even stronger. Looking good though
That would have been a solid upgrade for sure. Didnt decide to do it on mine but im all for it
Good idea's but 2 things. One, what thickness and why. Two, why grind and bend the metal? As I would think it would weaken the metal at that point.
It certainly does, but without a better way to bend the metal that was my only option. Since then I've built myself a bending brake 👍
After bending you can weld along the bending line.
Way late but I'm looking at doing this for my avant. The skid plate on ECS is like $300 lol
Im also planning on creating a skid plate from scratch.. totally clueless.. definitely this video helped a lot.. question though... in general, can u share a list of the spots we need to cover when customizing a skid plate, the spots where you can screw the plates and lastly, the areas where you need to bend (upward or downward)... thanks in advance
Exlent stuff
Very nice
Nice mishimoto skid plate.lol
thanks for this
Would this be strong enough for a truck? I just want to make a small plate that covers my radiator
Sump guard( skid plate) /bolted to Intercooler? Not sure that works on any level. Why not bend it in front of Intercooler, bolt the guard to chassis protects everything a sump guard should do ( If its 8mm or over ) on the rally car we use 10mm, just don't go rallying on a forest stage it would be as much use as an ejector seat in a helicopter. nice job though, respect.
Thanks Steve 👍 The intercooler unfortunately hung lower than the core support on my s14, and I wanted to make sure I was protecting the bottom of the intercooler as well. No arguments that the intercooler is not the best place to bolt it on, but luckily my intercooler mount was solid, and the cooler itself is a beefy one. I didn't have any problems, but I wasnt doing any major damage to my skid plate either. Mostly rocks, dirt, and track debris bouncing off of it.
@@fulltiltdrift I hear you buddy, I'm doing the same thing with 5mm aluminium plate, I'll need Arnold Swartshisname, round to bend the sump guard ha ha. I'm a co-driver in the Belgium rally championship, we have a good sump guard on the Evo, but I have seen that tuff plastic material on some cars because it's tarmac ( asphalt) and they are brilliant, tuff and light, take a good pounding when you go off into the scenery, and still hold up. Keep up the good work👍
I appreciate it! Good luck in the rallly and stay safe!
What thickness is the metal my friend. Great video. My Rally Crosser is getting one
I didn't go too thick because I know I won't be deflecting tree stumps or boulders. So mine is probably 1.5-2mm thick. I'd recommend probably twice that if you plan on really needing the protection for a hard rally. Just my .02c
Never use a glove while using a grinder but should use a face shield
Aren’t 240 oil pans steel, not aluminum? They should just bend if you hit something.
Steel indeed, but they can still get bashed in which you dont want. Reduces oil capacity and can mess with the pickup
@@fulltiltdrift Probably still better than cracking one like I did on my Miata lol Motor Mount spacers are probably the best option if you’re slammed imo
how to find the bolt hole of the tray under the car??
What thickness is the plate you got. Thinking of doing the same for a Jetta. Thank
Mine didnt need to be really sturdy, so I used 1/16" plate. Mostly to deflect small rocks and debris. For a shield that will really protect things, you want 1/8" or thicker.
Will it work under heavy sand off roading?
I wasn’t on board for the first half of the video not gonna lie... but it turned out great
Appreciate it.
make o whole to reach the drain plug ;)
👍 not in the video but already done
9:44 how did you make those people disappear!?
will the intercooler not bend/break if you hit somthing, also great video
+TheAnders48 the intercooler actually got a big dent in the bottom which prompted this skid plate. The intercooler is held pretty damn well in the top by a single hinge. so hopefully on a small impact it would move instead of dent or break. on a big impact the skid plate will have to bend about 2 inches upward before it would hit the intercooler. Just make sure there is a bit of room between your skid plate and vital components to allow for dent room.
+TheAnders48 and thanks man!
How thick is the metal you used?
Whatever you say mr grimm reaper
What thickness was that sheet
Great video
Would this work for a 2004 4runner, if I follow the specs?
Um not really unless it's for looks, rock bashers need to be much more stout and you do not want them to be anywhere close to your cooling system. Also much thicker aluminum or steel.
cool job very innovative for the budget
Thank you man. With the 240 life you know how the budget life gets too hahaha
Did you try making the bends without scoring the metal? Id bet it would bend just the same with your make shift brake setup.
I did, and my specific "bending break" setup really wasnt cutting it. Scoring it made it possible. I really need some better bending tools lol
@@fulltiltdrift hey man if it works for you, keep on keeping on. Not sure if youve seen the diy angle iron breaks, but they work pretty well for the type of stuff you do and are cheap to make.
@@kinked_chrome1438 ill have to check that out man thank you
Don't use gloves on powered rotating tools, they can catch the glove, and instead of losing some skin, you could lose your hand
15 people here still driving a honda,and going too slow for a skid plate.lmfao
Not if it's slammed
@@ethanschwall6853 a slammed honda is still slow.lmfao.it is still A honda
aluminum or steel? nice vid btw!
+bmx er Steel for extra protection and less cost. Aluminum when im off track less hahah
Full Tilt Drift thank you! i was going to buy one for $150 but why when i can make my own!? thanks for the tutorial. subed
No problem at all and im glad it helped. I thought that exact same thing before I did mine ahaha
Full Tilt Drift going to attempt this today! wish me luck aha
I do man! leave a comment if you have a quick question and ill do my best to help out.
launch pad man no logitech why would you assume gls aesthetic on polar temp
Whoa long boi
Is this Chinese steel?
Nope. Scraps pile at metal supply.
don't matter you have
Wow, he looks like the tall guy in Adams family.
The Adams family was bad ass
i like it how to contact you
Just throw your question up as a reply and i will see it
no way ; funnels tooth
skid slicker not my realm see that
that is a hydraulic skid plate ; pizza puff CORRECT
Holy shit dude! eat a cheeseburger.
$20 & 6hrs of work....
Tink. Crumble crumble. Nice idea but study engineering and impacts, that's just a road pan, not a skid plate. Nice try.
Well it has scrapped a ton of stuff, has dents all over it, and the oil pan is fine. So im good but thanks for the hate
No hate, just saying there's a difference and sheet won't stop what boilerplate will. If you rally hard and sometimes grab air under all four wheels, that's why Tesla went to titanium plate for battery protection. Sheet steel just won't stop the hard stuff.
@@lyfandeth titanium is hard to find and extremely expensive it's much better than the plastic that was underneath there originally
Dude "skid plate" is a term used loosely and requires more qualifiers if you're going to be a critic. If Full Tilt Drift said, "I'm making an off-road skid plate here" then you can make a helpful and detailed suggestion on how you made one. Did you make a RUclips video on how you made yours? Probably not... your off-road parts store had one to bolt on without cutting and drilling. Dude!
How thick is the metal that you used?
Thick enough to feel sturdy, thin enough to not weigh more than 15lbs